Piney Grove Middle School vs South Forsyth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piney Grove Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
South Forsyth Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,319 students
| Measure | Piney Grove Middle School Cumming, Georgia | South Forsyth Middle School Cumming, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #11 of 482 | #8 of 482 |
| National rank | #589 of 15,369 | #551 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,024 | 1,319 |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | 1,319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 91% |
| city | Cumming | Cumming |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.5 vs 87.0).
- •South Forsyth Middle School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 84%).
- •South Forsyth Middle School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 82%).
- •South Forsyth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 12.9%).
- •Piney Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.8).
- •South Forsyth Middle School is the larger school with 1,319 students compared with 1,024.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Piney Grove Middle School better than South Forsyth Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Piney Grove Middle School and South Forsyth Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Cumming and Cumming in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piney Grove Middle School: 1,024. South Forsyth Middle School: 1,319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piney Grove Middle School and South Forsyth Middle School rank in Georgia?
Piney Grove Middle School is 11th of 482 and South Forsyth Middle School is 8th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).